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What to do when water damages paper files
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 16.81 kB |
| Downloads: | 457 |
This algorithm has been built based upon North Carolina Guidelines for Moisture Management and Mold Remediation in Healthcare Facilities. The algorithm is built using Microsoft Visio but this document has been saved as a pdf for easy viewing.
Viral Gastroenteritis
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 70 kB |
| Downloads: | 566 |
We developed this after a really bad outbreak in our hospital a couple of years ago.
Specimen Collection Manual
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 966.5 kB |
| Downloads: | 826 |
This manual was developed to facilitate the best possible specimen collection procedures. If you have other procedures that would be of benefit to others, please post them. Feel free to use this manual as you wish. ruth carrico
Scope Reprocessing Competency Package
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 1.51 MB |
| Downloads: | 3203 |
Guidelines and competency tools to support endoscope reprocessing
Ruth EpiNotes
| Date added: | 10/27/2010 |
| Filesize: | 212.5 kB |
| Downloads: | 486 |
This 3 page document has been developed in Microsoft Publisher. The document contains basic information for the IP including definitions (e.g., incidence, prevalence), how to use a 2x2 table, steps in an outbreak investigation, steps in reviewing an article, health behavior theories, control charts, and some basic statistical tests. A fourth blank page is available for you to add new infomration that may be helpful for you to keep at your fingertips.
Plus Measures Toolkit Part 2 of 2
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 5.18 MB |
| Downloads: | 812 |
A toolkit designed to support interventions in addition to the IHI Infection Prevention Bundles. The toolkit includes references, product order information and tools for each of the interventions in each category of infection.
Plus Measures Toolkit Part 1 of 2
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 9.01 MB |
| Downloads: | 916 |
A toolkit designed to support interventions in addition to the IHI Infection Prevention Bundles. The toolkit includes references, product order information and tools for each of the interventions in each category of infection.
NICU Routine Surveillance - data collection
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 31 kB |
| Downloads: | 552 |
We would like to thank the Florida Professionals in Infection Control for providing these documents.
http://www.flpic.com
http://www.flpic.com
NICU BSI Surveillance
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 32.5 kB |
| Downloads: | 421 |
We would like to thank the Florida Professionals in Infection Control for providing these documents.
http://www.flpic.com
http://www.flpic.com
NICU BSI HAI form - Data summary for reporting
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 89 kB |
| Downloads: | 378 |
We would like to thank the Florida Professionals in Infection Control for providing these documents.
http://www.flpic.com
http://www.flpic.com
MRSA Education
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 406.5 kB |
| Downloads: | 672 |
This booklet contains information regarding MRSA that may be beneficial for all settings including hospitals, schools, athletics, law enforcement, and the general public. You are free to use this information. Just please remember to keep the information on the last page that gives credit to the many people who contributed to the contents. This document is in Microsoft Publisher so you can individualize it and add contents to meet your needs.
List of Reference Materials for Infection Prevention and Control October 2010 update
| Date added: | 10/27/2010 |
| Filesize: | 18.45 kB |
| Downloads: | 450 |
This working document provides lists of resources that may be of value to Infection Preventionists. The list of resources includes documents available through APIC, CDC, CMS, SHEA, AORN, AAMI, and other agencies and organizations.
You can download and add more documents that you find helpful to your practice. If you identify documents that have been left off, please send Ruth Carrico an email so she can update for others. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Legionella Sample Collection Guide
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 88.74 kB |
| Downloads: | 562 |
PowerPoint Complements of Dr. Richard Miller:
Vice-President and Director of Laboratory Services, Environmental Safety Technologies, Inc. http://www.estechlab.com
KP Plus InterventionToolkit[1]
| Date added: | 12/06/2009 |
| Filesize: | 15.38 MB |
| Downloads: | 585 |
This is information shared by Kaiser Permanente Infection Prevention and Control/Patient Safety. It contains wonderful materials that supplement IHI toolkits and enables implementation of performance improvement initiatives. It is a large document (15.3 MB).
Guidelines for Antimicrobial Use
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 204.5 kB |
| Downloads: | 932 |
The attached document is a guideline for use of antimicrobials in one hospital. The document title is "principles for use" as opposed to "guidelines" as a means of inspiring collaborative support. For the purposes of sharing, the topic title was selected as it best describes the document contents. This is one example and can be easily adapted for use in other facilities.
Fishbone CDiff_revised April 2011
| Date added: | 02/15/2012 |
| Filesize: | 366.22 kB |
| Downloads: | 71 |
This is a comprehensive fishbone diagram that outlines the many activities and functional groups that may be involved in addressing the issues of C. difficile prevention.
Evaluating Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 28 kB |
| Downloads: | 544 |
This evaluation has been made available to Kentucky hospitals as part of the MRSA elimination collaborative. There are two simple measurements that can be used in most facilities as an early indicator of antimicrobial use.
Drive-thru flu shots: A model for mass immunization
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 14.51 MB |
| Downloads: | 394 |
This is a book that was developed as a "how-to" guide for organizations interested in providing mass immunization. Mass immunization for influenza is the context. For further information, contact Ruth Carrico PhD RN CIC at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
CDC Guidelines for the Prevention of Intravascular Catheter-Related Infection, 2011
| Date added: | 04/29/2011 |
| Filesize: | 1.02 MB |
| Downloads: | 242 |
C.diff MRSA MDRO Stats Form
| Date added: | 04/28/2009 |
| Filesize: | 98 kB |
| Downloads: | 732 |
We would like to thank the Florida Professionals in Infection Control for providing these documents.
http://www.flpic.com
http://www.flpic.com